Information Science/Studies at Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX · Master's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Tarleton State University graduates in information science/studies earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tarleton State University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 71 colleges reporting information science/studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $173,816 | $176,720 | #1 | $127,788 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #2 | $128,867 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #3 | $128,867 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #4 | $128,867 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #5 | $128,867 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $149,469 | $130,974 | #12 | $114,156 |
| 7 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $146,592 | $150,562 | #6 | $118,687 |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $146,546 | $139,481 | #8 | $102,313 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $142,909 | $131,446 | #11 | $114,662 |
| 10 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $141,026 | $138,557 | #9 | $131,093 |
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| 24 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $118,405 | $120,383 | #19 | $87,966 |
| 25 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $117,198 | $125,068 | #13 | $90,550 |
| 26 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $112,015 | $113,886 | #27 | — |
| 27 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $111,578 | $113,442 | #29 | $69,819 |
| 28 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #21 | $66,844 |
| 29 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $111,384 | $105,566 | #39 | $76,044 |
| 30 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $110,142 | $124,714 | #15 | $85,634 |
Other Majors at Tarleton State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,823 | $76,120 | #419 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,838 | $62,995 | #235 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,431 | $71,832 | #560 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $83,252 | $67,986 | #89 of 243 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,088 | $66,082 | #90 of 159 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,860 | $58,771 | #60 of 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,791 | $56,485 | #315 of 453 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $60,588 | $49,216 | — |
| Social Work | $59,672 | $46,546 | #199 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,498 | $53,121 | #204 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,646 | $48,645 | #221 of 285 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $56,139 | $56,785 | #214 of 216 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $53,805 | $43,238 | #278 of 322 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,666 | — | #60 of 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tarleton State University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,819 one year after graduating and $111,578 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tarleton State University rank for information science/studies?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Tarleton State University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Tarleton State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for information science/studies ($112,705).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.